Absence of Issues 9 Exaniple 38 Judge details perteining to children in the Standard Horoscope. The Sth from Upapada is an odd sign. The Sth lord from Upapada is in the 11th from Upapada and is fairly rong, The subject had a number of issues, 136. Profession In Parasari, the 10th house rules occupation, fame and honour. But in Jaimini, Karakamsa seems to play important part in indicating the mature of profession one ely to pursue. Though the particular nature of the occupation is difficult to judge, yet by a careful study and investigation of the methods formulated by Jaimini, it may be possible to discover principles which could give a defi- nite clue in the matter of choice of profession. The following combinations are to be applied with reference to Karakamsa. If the Karakamsa or its 10th is not occupied by any planet, take the lord of the 10th from Karakamsa and judge profession considering his position in the Navamsa. ‘The Sum in Karakamsa confers political leadership or State service. Full Moon and Venus in Karakamsa give rise to authors, preveptors and to those who make a living by the dissemination of knowledge. When Mars is in the amsa of Atmakaraka thea a profession involving dealing with factories, printing presses, chemicals, fires and metallurgy will be involved. Mercury makes one a businessman, sculptor, artist, cloth merchant and well- versed in classical lore, Jupiter in Karakamsa produces a deep scholar in religious subjects and a profound philo- sopher. Venus in Karakamsa gives rise to authors, rulers, ters and Government officers, Saturn makes one a96 Studies in Jaimint Astrology well-known businessman. When Rabu is in Karakamsa, the person ckes out livelihood by Dhanurvidya or as @ druggist, swindler or a profession involving manufacture of machinery; or one may become a mechanic. Ketu renders the person carn his livelihood by fraudulent and deceitful means. Rahu and Ravi in Karakamsa devoid of afflictions indicate doctors solely dealing with poisonous drugs, or preferably chemists and druggists ; one lives by the art of swindling others if Karakamsa Rasi falls in the sign of Gulika (see art. 24) and aspected by Moon, The person lives by the performance of sacrifices and other religious ceremonies when Karakamsa joined by Kecu is aspected by Venus. The Sun and Venus aspecting Ka kamsa makes one an ambassador or servant of the Crown. ‘The Sun in the 10th aspected by Jupiter alonc—the person lives by protecting cattle, i.e., by running a dairy ferm or the like. Malefics in the 3rd and 6th from Karskamsa give tise to agriculture and gardening, Guru in the 9th from Kerakemsa denotes. income through large estates o landed properties. One may take to alchemy if the Moon occupying Karakamsa is aspected by Venus. The person Will be a doctor if the Karakamsa occupied by Moon aspected by Mercury. If Saturn occupies Karakamea or the 4th from it, the person becomes skilled in using arms and consequently may take to police or militery career. ‘One becomes 2 watch-maker or horologist if Karakamsa or the 4th from it is joined by Ketu. Rahu in the position suggested above may give a profession like manufacturing machinery or mining. The Sun or Mars in the 4th from Karakamsa makes the person live by bearing different Kinds of arms. The Moon aad Jupiter in the Karkamsa or in the Sth from it indicates that the person becomes & famous writer, author, editor or a journalist. If instead of Jupiter, Venus joins the above position, the person willOccupation ” bea mediocre writer, author or editor. One becomes a ‘great poet or literateur if Sukra alone joins Karakamsa or the Sth from it. Guru in the above position confers all- ound knowledge and the person. becomes an author. A Person becomes a high official of the Government if Guru ‘or Sukra occupies the Sth from the lords of Lagna and the 7th. If malefics from lords of Lagna and the 7th are posited in the 3rd or 6th, one becomes a Commander. When the malefic and benefic influences in respect of Karakamsa are evenly disposed,.the subject becomes a leader of his community. It will be seen from the above that the position of Karakamsa and the disposition. of planets in certain houses from it are the main considerations in determining the avocation or nature of livelihood. The strength of the combinations will be augmented or weakened according ‘as the planets and signs concerned are under berefic or malefic argalas. A careful study of the sutras suggests that the following allocation of professions could be made to the different planets. The Sun :—Presidents, Kings, Ministers and other high ranking Government services, The Moon:— Ministers and high officers of the Government. Mars :—Commanders-in-chief, scientists and fire industries. Mercury : Professors of philosophy, authors, artists, scalptors, weavers, journalists, editors, lawyers, intellec- tuals and even businessmen. Jupiter :—Priests, judges, professors of philosophy and leaders in general, Venus Officials of the Government, ambassadors and representatives of ruling heads. 798 Studies fo Jaimin’ Astrology Saturn: Ordinary or common professions, manu- facture of arms and. ammunitions, hardware merchants, printing, body-guards, etc. Raku :~Thieves, body-guards, doctors and healers, Ketu;~Servants, labourers, dsivers, mechanics. masons und brick-layers. Example 39 Judge the profession in the Standard Horoscope. Neither the Karakamsa nor the 16th from Karakamsa, have any planets in them. The 10th lord from Karakamse is associated with the Sun, Venus and Mars, while the 10th is aspected by Rabu and Ketu. Consequently, the strong position of the 10th lord from Karakamsa and his association with the planets mentioned above should decide the profession, viz., Saturn—businessman : Mars— dealing with printing presses, etc; Venus—author. Thus different professions are indicated. 137, Source of Death We have already discussed in articles 101 to 123 the methods of ascertaining longevity and death-inflicting Rasis, In the course of this article, I shall record the circumstances under which death actually takes place, i.e., whether the end will be natural, violent, or peaceful and the character of the violent, natural or peaceful death. Thave merely given the principles culled out from Jaimini and it is for readers to convince themselves about thei practical applicability or otherwise. 138. Nature of Death According to commentators of Jaimini, Dushta Marana, ot violeat end means death caused by fires, explosions, earthquakes, drownings, volcanic eruptions,